Contracts Manager

As a Contract Manager your role will include but not limited to the following;

• Ensuring the management of subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with the company procedures
• Ensure forecasts are reflective of the current scope of work and the agreed programme to deliver this.
• Produce monthly reports which highlight areas of risk and opportunity and changes in the period - in liaison with the Senior QS (Quantity Surveyor), Site QS and Project/Site Manager.
• Ensure that where change occurs the quotation for the change/additional works is fully reviewed and captures all reasonably foreseeable activities and risks. That the impact of the change is shown on the contract programme.
• Manage traditional, design & build or target cost contracts from initial tender/ target agreement through to final account agreement.
• Ensure production, review, and monitor the delivery of the project/site health, safety, environment & quality plans.
• Review and ensure the relevant company procedures are complied with.
• Ensure all HSE (Health and Safety Executive) legislation and rules are followed.
• Build and maintain excellent customer relationships to ensure retention of contract & future opportunities.
• Build and maintain a motivated project/site team, which will include suppliers and sub-contractors
• Develop effective relationships with the clients to maximise the perception & reputation of the business and secure profitable work.
• Establish & actively promote working relationships between all departments, through effective communication & ensuring Company procedures are followed.
• Assist Estimating/Marketing departments with tender quality submissions & PQQ.
• Taking responsibility for a contract at handover from the estimator
• Provide ECI/PSC advice to clients through budget setting & detailed design.
• Plan & monitor resource requirements on contracts & liaise with other contracts managers with regards to reallocation of labour & plant.
• Liaise with site management teams to ensure accurate & timely production of weekly & monthly site returns on all contracts.
• Liaise with site management teams to ensure effective utilization of plant and labour on site. Monitor plant and labour use against Forecast Plan.
• Support site teams and take ownership of projects to ensure delegated workloads & contract objectives are achieved.
• Ensure the production of fully resourced contract programmes. Monitor progress and assist with change management and challenges arising to ensure the most successful outcome for the project.
• Manage all site personnel, dealing with performance issues & training needs in accordance with the company HR (Human Resources) procedures.
• Promote a culture of integration, continuous improvement and use of best practice.
• Monitor the morale & motivation of the team. Communicate the company objectives & maintain regular information sharing relevant to the team.
• Being the first point of reference for leadership site issues, engage team members in resolving issues.
• Monitor performance standards & manage expectations. Manage rewards, awards, grievance & disciplinary matters.
• Define changing skill requirements for the team, recruit, coach & mentor to enhance knowledge, skills & behaviours.

Contract management in Civil projects. Managing project/site programme and progress